January - the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
January (in Latin Ianuarius) is named after the Latin word for door - ianua, because January is the door to the year and an opening to new beginnings. According to ancient Roman farmer’s almanacs, the month is most often thought of as being named for Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions in Roman mythology.
This year NIBA will present three in-person membership events. 2017‘s New York program was standing room only. Registration is already open on the website for this year -- April 19th, at the New York Athletic Club.
Our traditional summer program will be held in July at DePaul University, Chicago. And September brings NIBA’s fall event at the CME Group Building, Chicago on September 13th. These in-person meetings are open to all NIBA members.
NFA will hold its Annual Meeting of the Membership on February 6, 10:00am at their offices in Chicago. Any topics related to NFA rules may be addressed to the NFA staff in this open forum. If you would like to submit a question or suggestion and are unable to attend the meeting yourself, please send an email to me, melinda@futuresrep.com by Feb. 2--indicate whether you want to be identified by name when the question is presented.
A couple of reminders:
- IBs: Please complete the IB Survey. I will use this information to write the 8th edition of The Complete IB Handbook. The CME Group depends, in substantial part, on the type of information we gather to develop or review their IB-related programs and materials. Questions/suggestions: Melinda, melinda@futuresrep.com or Barb Schmidt-Bailey, barbara.schmidt-bailey@cmegroup.com.
- IBs/CTAs: Claim your membership and your firm’s online directory listing. Association membership remains free until September, but in order to access all areas of the newsletter, you must claim your membership through the website. Questions/suggestions: Adam, adam@glossydev.com, Ryan ryan.griffeth@postrockbrokerage.com or Brad, bjanitz@midlandira.com.
Our great thanks to Jerry Nolan who is retiring from the NIBA board. It was his initiative and dedication for sharing informative, valuable membership programs which led to our great academic partnership with DePaul University, Chicago.
So, here’s to January -- the door to the new year, and to beginnings and transitions!
Best, Melinda
Founder & Chairman, NIBA
